Nova Scotia Legislation – a Government of Nova Scotia website that provides free access to provincial Acts, regulations and other legislation. Visit https://nslegislature.ca/legislative-business/bills-statutes/consolidated-public-statutes.

Nova Scotia Courts – the official website for Nova Scotia Courts which provides court-related information to the public, including on court schedules, fees, forms, court rules / practices, etc. Visit https://www.courts.ns.ca/.

Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society – the Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society is the self-regulating organization for Nova Scotia lawyers and offers information to the public for everything from lawyer complaints and lawyer referrals to helping you find a missing will. Visit https://nsbs.org/.

Family Law Nova Scotia – Family Law Nova Scotia offers information relating to the law, processes, and services that make up family law in Nova Scotia. Topics include custody/access, child / spousal support, and separation/divorce. Visit https://www.nsfamilylaw.ca/ or call the Family Law Information Program (FLIP) Centre in Halifax at (902) 424-5232, or in Sydney at (902) 563-5761.  

Legal Info Nova Scotia – Legal Info Nova Scotia provides legal information on a variety of legal topics, and provides answers to your legal questions. Visit https://www.legalinfo.org/ or ask a legal question by calling (902) 455-3135 or 1 800 665-9779.

Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton (E.Fry CB) – E.Fry CB works on behalf of women and young girls who are involved in the criminal justice system by providing programs, services and access to various legal resources. Visit https://www.efrycb.com/home.html.

Coverdale Courtwork Society – Coverdale Courtwork Society is a non profit organization that supports women, girls, trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit persons affected by the criminal justice system by providing practical programs, basic necessities and connections to community and legal resources. Visit https://www.coverdale.ca/.

Self-Reported Litigants – The Government of Nova Scotia maintains the following website for self-represented individuals in need of resources to prepare for court and on how to represent themselves in court. Visit https://novascotia.ca/just/srl/.

The Criminal Case Explained – The Government of Nova Scotia maintains the following website to help the public understand how criminal prosecution works in Canada, and offers a step-by-step guide on the criminal process. Visit https://novascotia.ca/pps/.